Question

how did the new deal change the role of the federal government during the great depression?
it expanded federal programs to address social and economic challenges
it shifted responsibility for unemployment programs to local governments
it reduced the federal government’s involvement in economic issues
it limited federal oversight while increasing state control of social welfare programs

Explanation:

The New Deal during the Great Depression expanded the federal government's role by creating numerous programs (like Social Security, FDIC, etc.) to address economic and social hardships. Option 1 ("It expanded federal programs to address social and economic challenges") aligns with this. The other options are incorrect: it increased federal involvement (so "reduced" is wrong), unemployment programs were federal (not shifted to local), and it increased federal oversight (not limited to states).

Answer:

A. It expanded federal programs to address social and economic challenges